Community Calendar

•6:30 p.m. - The Yadkin County Sheriff’s Office will hold a Community Crime Prevention meeting at Fall Creek Volunteer Fire Department. This will be part of a series of crime prevention meetings to be held at each fire department throughout the county. Residents in the Fall Creek community are encouraged to attend this meeting to make them more aware of crime prevention efforts in Yadkin County. Sheriff Ricky Oliver and crime prevention officers will be present to discuss some of the issues in the community and the crime prevention programs available.

Thursday, April 18

•2 p.m.-5 p.m.-Surry Community College will celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Yadkin Center on the Yadkin campus located at 4649 US Hwy 601 in Yadkinville. The public is cordially invited to attend. The event will begin at 2:00 pm with Dr. David Shockley, SCC President; Deidre Rogers, SCC Board of Trustees Chair; Bobby Todd, Yadkin County Chamber of Commerce; and Kevin Austin, Yadkin County Commissioner bringing greetings and brief comments to the group. A reception will follow. Displays and materials from the Yadkin Center’s ten year history of programming and events will be on display. The center will be open for tours and information regarding plans for new construction will be available. Please plan to join Surry Community College as we celebrate this educational milestone for Yadkin County. Contact: Marion Venable, Public Information Officer 336-386-3269 or venablem@surry.edu

•6:30 p.m. - The Yadkin County Sheriff’s Office will hold a Community Crime Prevention meeting at East Bend Volunteer Fire Department. This will be part of a series of crime prevention meetings to be held at each fire department throughout the county. Residents in the East Bend community are encouraged to attend this meeting to make them more aware of crime prevention efforts in Yadkin County. Sheriff Ricky Oliver and crime prevention officers will be present to discuss some of the issues in the community and the crime prevention programs available.

•7 p.m. - The East Bend Planning Committee will host its second community meeting. There will a break up of park advisory, community development and community beautification for attendees to choose from. The meeting will take place at East Bend Senior Center and all of the community is encouraged to attend.

Saturday, April 20

•7 a.m. – 12 p.m. - The Yadkin County Historical Society will sponsor its first yard sale at the Yadkin County Senior Center located at 207 East Hemlock Street in Yadkinville. A $4 bag sale will begin at Noon. The Society will accept donations on March 30, April 6 and April 13 from 9 a.m. to Noon at Security Storage located at 202 North Monroe Street in Yadkinville, beside Yadkinville Elementary School. Items must be in good condition and working order. For more information, call (336) 677-1040 and leave a message. The Society is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, so donations are tax deductible.

•7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Boonville United Methodist Church will have a yard sale and breakfast at the Methodist hut. Call 367-7433

•10 a.m.-1 p.m.- – Yadkin County Healthy Kids Day to be held at the Yadkin Family YMCA. More information to come! Contact Yadkin Family YMCA for additional information (336) 679-7962. •4 p.m.Yadkin Valley Cruisers “Cruise-In”! Come out and see the old classic cars gathered around the courthouse square. You will see 60 - 70 classic cars, hear great music, door prizes and lots of fun! Visit www.yadkinvalleycruisers.com for more information.

Sunday, April 21

•12p.m.-4 p.m.-Peaceful Farm Celebrates Earth Day. 2629 Lone Hickory Road, Yadkinville. Free addmission with a clean item to recycle, glass, metal, plastic not larger than one gallon or $2.00, 336-463-4687 to register and for more information.

Monday, April 22

• There will be a blood drive at East Bend Elementary School on Monday April 22nd, 2013

•5 p.m.-The Black and Gold Homecoming will be held at Boonville Elementary School. Everyone is invited.

•Upper Yadkin Valley Habitat for Humanity Habitat Hammer 5k run/walk! A fundraising event for Upper Yadkin Valley Habitat for Humanity, the Habitat Hammer is a 3.1 mile loop run/walk for all ages through downtown Elkin. There will be T-shirts, swag bags, food, awards, door prizes, and a great time for a great cause. More information can be found at www.UYVhabitat.org, active.com, or by calling their office at (336) 526-2277. Upper Yadkin Valley Habitat for Humanity builds and renovates houses in Yadkin and southern Surry counties. Habitat – a hand up, not a handout, to home ownership.

•7 a.m.-12 p.m.- Yadkin County Historical Society Yard Sale at the Yadkin County Senior Center in Yadkinville. A $4.00 bag sale will begin at Noon. The Society will accept donations on Saturdays April 6 and April 13 from 9:00 a.m. – Noon at Security Storage beside Yadkinville Elementary School. Items must be in good condition and working order. For more information, call (336) 677-1040 and leave a message. Donations are tax deductible. •9 a.m.-1 p.m.-Yadkin County Health Expo to be held at the Yadkin Family YMCA. There will be screenings on hearing, blood sugar, cholesterol, dental, balance, weight, healthy snacks, massages, prizes and much more! Free admission to the event. Contact Yadkin Family YMCA for more information (336) 679-7962. Sunday, April 28

•3 p.m.-Beach music concert featuring Craig Woolard Band for Yadkin County Relay for Life! This fundraising event for Relay for Life will take place at the Ted Williams Amphitheatre at the Yadkin County Park. Craig Woodlard Band is one of the most popular beach music groups in the Southeast. Admission for the show is free with donations being taken at the show and prior to the show. For more information, contact Ricky Roberts (336) 468-1500.

Monday, April 29

•6:30 p.m. - The Yadkin County Sheriff’s Office will hold a Community Crime Prevention meeting at Yadkinville Volunteer Fire Department. This will be part of a series of crime prevention meetings to be held at each fire department throughout the county. Residents in the Yadkinville community are encouraged to attend this meeting to make them more aware of crime prevention efforts in Yadkin County. Sheriff Ricky Oliver and crime prevention officers will be present to discuss some of the issues in the community and the crime prevention programs available.

Tuesday, April 30

•6:30 p.m. - The Yadkin County Sheriff’s Office will hold a Community Crime Prevention meeting at Arlington Volunteer Fire Department. This will be part of a series of crime prevention meetings to be held at each fire department throughout the county. Residents in the Arlington community are encouraged to attend this meeting to make them more aware of crime prevention efforts in Yadkin County. Sheriff Ricky Oliver and crime prevention officers will be present to discuss some of the issues in the community and the crime prevention programs available.

•12p.m.-4 p.m.-Peaceful Farm Celebrates the First Greatfulness Gathering, 2629 Lone Hickory Road, Yadkinville. Bring an item to giveaway as we celebrate our gratitude for all we have. 336-463-4687 to register and for more information.

Monday, May 13

•5 p.m.-7 p.m.-Author, Shannon Hitchcock will be coming to the East Bend Public Library to speak with us about, The Ballad of Jessie Pearl, a novel set in East Bend. This visit will provide a wonderful opportunity to bring an autographed book home! If you would like a personalized, autographed book, please contact the library (699-3890) by April 10th for more information.

•Yadkinville Farmers Market, Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00-6:30 p.m. 1141 Tennessee Road Yadkinville, from 601 N, turn right at Yadkinville Community Park on Tennessee Rd. Market shelter is just ahead on the left, and Saturdays 8-12 at 402 North State Street Yadkinville, from 601 N. travel through downtown Yadkinville and Masonic Lodge parking lot is just ahead on the right. Opens Tuesday, May 7. For vendor applications and guidelines contact Yadkin County Cooperative Extension at 336-679-2061 or visit the local foods page at yadkin.ces.ncsu.edu.

•Looking for Crafters for the God and Country Celebration on June 29. For more information call Wanda at 336-699-8387 or Emmy 258-6801.

•“PUBLIC NOTICE: The Yadkin County Health Department Clinic has a new name and location. The new name is Yadkin County Medical Clinic, part of the newly formed Yadkin County Human Services Agency. The new location is 638 West Main Street, Yadkinville, NC 27055, with in Yadkin Valley Community Hospital. The new location will open APRIL 1st 2013. If you have questions, please call (336) 679-4203. “

•Narconon reminds families that abuse of addictive pharmaceutical drugs is on the rise. Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse and get your loved ones help if they are at risk. Call Narconon for a free brochure on the signs addiction for all types of drugs. Narconon also offers free assessments and referrals. 877-413-3073 or www.drugsno.com.

•Yadkin County Humane Society is looking for new members who would be interested in joining our organization. We are in need of active members who will be able to help us at fundraising events and rabies clinics. For the month of March if you join us your membership fee is waived. Please call (336) 679-2377 and leave a message if you have any questions about YCHS. If you love and care about animals, want to have fun, be a part of a fun organization and make a difference – you belong with us!

• 10:30 a.m.—Preschool storytime for ages 2-5 will be held at the Boonville Community Public Library every Thursday. This will consist of stories, songs, and crafts. For more information, call 367-7737. All of our libraries of the NWRL System has access of Ancestry.com for the year of 2012. Patrons can research the web through our libraries for the year. The Boonville Community Public Library is a branch of thirteen libraries of the Northwestern Regional Library System.

•10 a.m.-The Yadkin River Quilters meet at the Yadkin Senior Center every Tuesday.

•If you are in need of clothing for your family members we would like to invite you to visit the Courtney Clothing Closet located in Building C of Courtney Baptist Church. The church is located at 3341 Courtney Church Road. The church is South of Yadkinville off Hwy 601 just pass the Yadkin Valley Telephone offices on Courtney Huntsville Road, then right onto Courtney Church Rd. The hours are Wednesdays 2-4p.m. and Thursdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information call the church at (336)463-2681

•We are searching for old photos of Lone Hickory July 4th celebration or other events held at Lone Hickory (ball tournaments, donkey ball game, etc.) If you have photos we can borrow, please call (336)463-2449 or 463-2439 as soon as possible. Photos will be scanned and returned to you.

•6:30 p.m.-Every Thursday of each week we hold a program called TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) weight loss program. Each program has special tips and techniques to help benefit losing those unwanted pounds. Meeting at your local Boonville Community Public Library. Any Questions please call 336-367-7737

•6 p.m.-Bingo every Tuesday at the Yadkin Moose Lodge. ATTENTION: Effectively immediately! Monthly distributions of USDA Commodity Foods will no longer be distributed at the Moose Lodge in Yadkinville. They will now be distributed on an on-going basis through “partner agencies” of Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest N.C. Families needing food assistance will need to contact one of the following agencies: Divino Redentor Catholic Church, 209 Lon Ave. Boonville, 336-367-7067, Tri-County Christian Ministries, 440 W. Main St, Jonesville, 336-526-1089, Yadkin Christian Ministries, 121 W. Elm St. Yadkinville, 336-677-3080, Yadkin Christian Ministries, East Bend, 336-699-4544.

•In Home Aid Services, New Horizons Home Care, Inc. is pleased to announce that the in-home aide services in Yadkin County funded through the Home and Community Care Block Grant for older adults is now provided by our agency effective July 1, 2012. If you think you or someone you know could benefit from these services, of if you have any questions about these services, please contact our offices by calling 677-3843. We are very excited about this opportunity and look forward to serving the older adults in Yadkin County.

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